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convenience and simplicity
product, i.e., high oxygen barriers for pastry and meat
products and films with permeability to gases for fresh
seasoned vegetables to be vapor cooked.
PICTURE 4.23
Examples and instructions of the
Simple Steps
package
Source: Press Release
Another example is the Campbell’s soup package
(Picture 4.24), joining the ease to heat the product
in the microwave with the practicality of consuming
directly from the package; it is made of a multilayer
plastic pot with a high oxygen barrier, closed with an
easy open seal and plastic cap. The seal is removed and
the plastic cap is placed on the package for the heating
and consumption of the product.
We can still find other products, whose preparation
inmicrowaves causes doubts for its consumers. However,
with advances in package technology, it’s possible to
find foods like spring rolls, French fries, pizzas and
Mexican tortillas (Picture 4.25) all to be prepared in
a microwave and without losing their crunch. This is
done by using packages with known accessories such
as heat susceptors, based on metalized films or special
coatings. The heat susceptors absorb microwave energy
and heat up to high temperatures, transferring heat to
the product in contact and around it. (ZUCKERMAN;
MILTZ, 1996).
PICTURE 4.24
Package for heating and direct
consumption
Source: Press Release
PICTURE 4.25
Packages with heat susceptors for
microwave heating
Source: Press Release